Come enjoy Culture Night 2018 at CIT’s Blackrock Castle Observatory where you will find a variety of science and astronomy events for all ages in our science exhibition and courtyard.

From 6pm Cosmos at the Castle will be open to the public showing short fun videos of life in space, the universe and cosmic astronomy facts – these special videos are showing just for Culture Night! BCO Explainers help engage young visitors as scientists; making rocket mice with young children and straw rockets for those a bit older.

From 7pm researchers from BCO Labs and the Cork Astronomy Club will run Globe at Night workshops at Make Space. Short talks will take place in the theatre with the Cork Sky Friendly Campaign.

From 8pm, discover the wonders of the night sky in the courtyard with BCO Labs researchers and the Cork Astronomy Club who will lead guided stargazing.